Minimalist, sleek fondant cakes that defined the 2010s are out. Now, the chicest cakes celebrate frosting layered and ...

A cake decorator from Australia was in the U.K. learning from masters of overpiping — the technique of building up layers and layers of piped royal icing to create incredible sugar masterpieces.

Royal decorator icing is the secret weapon of cake decorators and cookie artists everywhere. This simple yet versatile icing creates a smooth, hard finish that's perfect for piping intricate ...

Because the cake decorating class had over 30 students, it was easy for my eyes to wander to other cakes and compare my work. Feeling discouraged, however, is unhelpful in learning.

The day of the smooth, perfect color coordinated cake is over. The wild, bejeweled cakes feature big swirls and draw from the Victorian age.

Piping on the frosting is a simple way to create various fun effects using some simple cake decorating tools. To cover the cake in roses, use a star piping tip.

To venture into frosting borders, basketweave patterns, and buttercream flowers, you need a cake scraper, coupler, piping bags, and decorating tips — or a frosting press.

Cake decorating isn't as easy as pie — but it is lots of fun As part of a new series, “Your Next New Skill,” Chicago Sun-Times reporter Stefano Esposito took a basic cake decorating class to ...